It's hard to believe I didn't think this needed to be shaved yet. There was no SBG forum in those days. I did know I was going to shave my head eventually but thought it was still quite a few years off. Looking back, I really wish someone had told me it was time to shave:

Who knows what was going through that little pet's head (the dog), "isn't it time to shave ?" Too bad the poor creature could not speak to you directly.
No one would ever match you with the guy in the picture, no one.
Most people who knew me in those days don't recognize me.
Alton Brown called Razor and he wants his picture back
To DOme of Steele: wow and to my Jersey friend Razor: wow!
Alton Brown called ...
Now there's someone who needs to take a serious look in the mirror.